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Take 5

Twice a month members of the Design Milk team share five of their personal favorites – an opportunity for them to reveal the sort of design influences we use and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective, as well as fun design inspirations that catch our eye.

Take 5: An Artful Handbag, Graphic Ephemera, + Sultry Suitcases

Take 5: An Artful Handbag, Graphic Ephemera, + Sultry Suitcases

Managing Editor Joseph Sgambati III returns for Take 5 with a selection of the latest collaborations, drops, and designs that inspire him.

Take 5: A Quirky Crocs Collab, Colorful Glassware + More!

Take 5: A Quirky Crocs Collab, Colorful Glassware + More!

Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran's current obsessions include colorful glassware, the latest Crocs collab, and dog-gear brand Playfield!

Take 5: Snake Bags, Spool Tables, and Crochet Shirts

Take 5: Snake Bags, Spool Tables, and Crochet Shirts

Senior Editor Aria Lee returns with a Take 5 including 3D custom kitchen tiles, a playful spool table, and leatherwork from Gungun He.

Take 5: Miniature Paintings, A Modern Candy Store + More

Take 5: Miniature Paintings, A Modern Candy Store + More

Check out the laptop Senior Contributing Editor Vy Yang is typing away on, her next art lesson, and the plaster art that has her mesmerized.

Take 5: Geothermal Pools, Bold Bathrooms, Pill Cases + More

Take 5: Geothermal Pools, Bold Bathrooms, Pill Cases + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson returns to Take 5 to share her fave Ikigai pill cases, sculptural blue toilets, and dreamy geothermal pools.

Take 5: A Grand Armchair, Quiet Town, Fire Island + More

Take 5: A Grand Armchair, Quiet Town, Fire Island + More

Managing Editor Joseph Sgambati III returns for Take 5 to share an eclectic mix of inspiring design from home furnishings to art to books + more.

Take 5: Murano Pendants, Colorful Bookends, + More

Take 5: Murano Pendants, Colorful Bookends, + More

Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran's latest fixations include candy-like glass pendants, a spark-inspiring collab, colorful bookends, + more.

Take 5: Knit Coral, Verdant Brushstrokes, the Tati Bag + More

Take 5: Knit Coral, Verdant Brushstrokes, the Tati Bag + More

Join Associate Editor Aria Lee for her most recent Take 5 picks, including smart leather joinery and a fresh summer scent.

Take 5: Miniature Pools, Monet Sculptures, Pet Finds + More

Take 5: Miniature Pools, Monet Sculptures, Pet Finds + More

Senior Contributing Editor Vy Yang returns to Take 5 with candy-colored "pool" trays, Matisse-inspired wall sculptures, and more.

Take 5: Luxury Fungi Bag, Bread Paper, Geometric PJs + More

Take 5: Luxury Fungi Bag, Bread Paper, Geometric PJs + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson shares her latest design obsessions, including geometric PJs, a fungi-based luxury handbag, vibrant beach towels, and more.

Take 5: Modern Hardware, Moiré, a Monumental Table + More

Take 5: Modern Hardware, Moiré, a Monumental Table + More

From events to books to home furnishings and hardware, Managing Editor Joseph Sgambati III returns for Take 5 to share inspiring selections.

Take 5: Colorful Packing Cubes, a 2-in-1 Facial Tool, + More

Take 5: Colorful Packing Cubes, a 2-in-1 Facial Tool, + More

Social Media Consultant Maivy Tran shares her current obsessions, including a quirky citrus squeezer, colorful packing cubes, + more.

Take 5: Nick Cave, a Cute as a Button Stool, Fresh Mats + More

Take 5: Nick Cave, a Cute as a Button Stool, Fresh Mats + More

A Nick Cave exhibition, hand-knit dress, and upcycled bags inspire Associate Editor Aria Lee as she returns with our Take 5 series.

Take 5: Pixelated Fashion, Pop-Up Lamps, + More

Take 5: Pixelated Fashion, Pop-Up Lamps, + More

Senior Contributing Editor Vy Yang is marveling at technological haute couture, pint-sized furniture, pop-up lamps, and more.

Take 5: Surreal LEGO Art, a Dreamy Sweater, Puffy Lamp + More

Take 5: Surreal LEGO Art, a Dreamy Sweater, Puffy Lamp + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson shares 5 favorite things, including LEGO art, a puffy lamp, and a t-shirt from The Hundreds to support LA.